Economists: America Needs to Focus Longer Term

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A roundtable of economists at the CFO Network conference in Washington, D.C. said that the U.S. responded relatively well to its recent economic shocks, but that American political conflict is an obstacle to longer-term reform. And the short-term risks from Europe loom large, they say.

Nearly across the board, mid-market executives are hiring new employees, buying new technology solutions, acquiring businesses to reach new markets and preparing IPOs, according to a Deloitte survey of more than 500 mid-market executives. But companies are running up against a number of constraints as they seek to expand, particularly in acquiring and retaining skilled talent.